7 Questions You Must Ask A Realtor ® Before You List
Q . When listing your property , what is the difference between hiring an agent that uses a team approach versus working with a solid top - producing agent ?
Agents that use a team approach to selling use the “ listing agent ” as the face of the brand and that is often the last time you really work with them ( eg . the day you hire them ). Once the listing is secured , it is passed to the team to handle the listing . This means you have hired the assistant and not the agent you actually thought you were engaging . When you hire a solid , top producing agent as opposed to a team , you will work directly with the agent you hired .
1 ) How many homes have you listed and sold in the last six months ? 2 ) What is your average length of time from listed to sold ?
Q . Is it good for a seller to hire an agent with lots of listings ?
3 ) How long have you been in business ?
The truth is it is impossible to service more than 10 listings at a time . An agent with multiple listing cannot physically be present at showings , they cannot execute the day to day marketing activities and they do not have time to work with the real estate community let alone market your property .
4 ) How would you assist me in determining the appropriate listing price ? 5 ) On average , what percentage of list price are you negotiating for the sellers ? 6 ) What types of things separate you from your competition ?
Q . What is the most important thing a seller should consider when selecting an agent ?
Select an agent with whom you have the most open and honest communication .
Q . What should you look for when choosing a brokerage to list your property ?
A company that practices reciprocity . Reciprocity is a system whereby brokerages give each other permission to display their listings on each other ’ s networks and websites . As a seller , why would you limit the exposure of your property ?
Q . Is staging that important ? Is getting top dollar your focus ?
Staging is the best strategy to make your property stand out shine amongst other comparables . A buyer on average takes three minutes to decide if they can picture themselves living or staying in a property , so decluttering and neutralizing the space is paramount .
7 ) What percentage of your listings are actually sold ?
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